Volunteer
Throughout the summer we offer various volunteering opportunities and internships so keep and eye on this page for updates.
Hill Holt Wood is a great place to work, by volunteering with us you can gain new skills, meet interesting and like-minded people and explore the beautiful woodland.
2020 Volunteering Opportunities
- Construction Volunteers are needed to help build our on-site Artist Studio, a collation of Natural Buildings including log cabin and composting toilets
- Woodland Volunteers are needed to manage rhododendron and our on-site garden
Construction Volunteer
Construction Volunteer
Who are we looking for?
- Have experience or are comfortable working outdoors
- Are enthusiastic and keen to get stuck-in with tasks
- Are friendly, polite and amenable to others
- Are reliable and trustworthy
- Will follow their Ranger's instructions and HHW's policies and procedures
You will need the following up to date vaccinations and boosters:
- Diphtheria
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis A
What will you be doing?
- Using natural materials in construction
- Painting
- Plastering
- Setting out foundations
- Laying flooring
What does HHW provide?
- Initial and ongoing training as required
- Support and direction from a Ranger
- An environment in which to develop new and existing skills
- The opportunity to meet new people
- 10% off most products in our Café
- A certificate for your contribution to HHW
Woodland Volunteer
Woodland Volunteer
What will you be doing?
- Tree inspections and maintenance
- Path maintenance
- Cutting firewood & kindling
- Invasive species control (e.g. rhododendron removal)
- Tree planting
- Watering garden
What does HHW provide?
- Initial and ongoing training as required
- Support and direction from a Ranger
- An environment in which to develop new and existing skills
- The opportunity to meet new people
- 10% off most products in our Café
- A certificate for your contribution to HHW
Who are we looking for?
- Have experience or are comfortable working outdoors
- Are enthusiastic and keen to get stuck-in with tasks
- Are friendly, polite and amenable to others
- Are reliable and trustworthy
- Will follow their Ranger's instructions and HHW's policies and procedures
You will need the following up to date vaccinations and boosters:
- Diphtheria
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis A